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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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